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Which mobile phone provider is the best in Bangkok for expats?
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Good morning/afternoon - moving to Bangkok in late March and wondering who is the best mobile phone provider please?
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When moving to Bangkok, the best mobile phone provider recommended by expats is AIS. Many users note that it offers reliable coverage in big cities like Bangkok and even in remote areas. While True offers faster internet speeds, its coverage can be lacking outside urban centers. Some users have also mentioned DTAC as an option, but the consensus leans heavily towards AIS for overall reliability and service.
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Andy *********
OPThanks everyone, really helpful and appreciate it.
Cale *******
AIS or True Move
Steffen *********
Do they have virtual SIM cards at AIS?
Taketo *********
Mine using True, 20MBps. 300 baht monthly. all smooth nvr got any problem using at bkk and another province
Saran ***************
Read this article for pros and cons on each providers.
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Sean **********
I like AIS
Bart **************
AIS
Harry ********
If you don't want a package, buy a DTAC card from Lazada.
Around ฿1,000 for one year free Internet, phone calls to all Samsung, and text messages.
Around ฿1,000 for one year free Internet, phone calls to all Samsung, and text messages.
Neil ********
True if you travel out to the country. I live 8kk and done south to north and always true works
Baljit *******
AIS
Brett **********
AIS. Can get from
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Bob *******
AIS is good
Peter **********************
I recommend AIS
I found out nothing wrong with the other networks
I bought myself a monthly package from
Wifi was unlimited
The speed was awesome
I found out nothing wrong with the other networks
I bought myself a monthly package from
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in Pattaya for a couple of months and it worked for me Wifi was unlimited
The speed was awesome
Joe *******
AIS
Jo **********
AIS even works in the deep remote jungle
Thomas ******
AIS
Matteo ***********
Dtac
Stefan **********
Also at top floor at Terminal 21, AIS has a shop, where they can help you with everything regarding your AIS package.
Andy *********
OPThank you everyone
Dean *****
AIS
Steve *******
AIS is the only reliable option.
True generally has faster internet, but their coverage can be horrible in most parts of the country, so that fast internet doesn't work when you need it the most.
True generally has faster internet, but their coverage can be horrible in most parts of the country, so that fast internet doesn't work when you need it the most.
Phil ******
@Andy ********
AIS
John ******
AIS
Peter *********
AIS
Brandon ************
If you'll be in Bangkok then it will be AIS. Some of the other carriers have better service out in the provinces, but AIS is best in big cities.
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